Ather 450 Apex vs River Indie

Should you buy Ather 450 Apex or River Indie? Find out which electric scooter is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, driving range, battery capacity, charging time, colours and other features. Ather 450 Apex price in is Rs 1,94,946(ex-showroom price) whereas the River Indie price in is Rs 1,45,999 (ex-showroom). As far as range is concerned, the Ather 450 Apex has a range of up to 165 km/charge and the River Indie has a range of up to 163 km/charge. Ather offers the 450 Apex in 1 colours whereas the Indie comes in 5 colours. Out of 54 user reviews, Indie scores 4.4 whereas the Ather 450 Apex tallies 4.8 out of 5 based on 5 user reviews.

450 Apex vs Indie

Key Highlights	450 Apex	Indie
Charging Time	5.15 Hr	8 Hr
Range	165 km/charge	163 km/charge

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Basic Information	Ather 450 Apex	River Indie
On-Road Price	Rs.2,03,390* Onwards	Rs.1,54,893* Onwards
Body Type	Electric Scooters	Electric Scooters
Motor Power	7 kW	6.7 kW
User Rating	4.8 Based on Ather 450 Apex Reviews	4.4 Based on River Indie Reviews
Motor Type	PMSM	PMSM
Charging Time	5.15 Hr	8 Hr
Range	165 km/charge	163 km/charge
EMI Starts	₹ 5,579 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 4,494 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.8,214 450 Apex Insurance	Rs.7,329 Indie Insurance
Colours	Indium BlueView All Colours	Monsoon BlueSpring YellowStorm GreySummer RedWinter WhiteView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Ather 450 Apex

River Indie

On-Road Price

Rs.2,03,390* Onwards

Rs.1,54,893* Onwards

Body Type

Electric Scooters

Motor Power

7 kW

6.7 kW

User Rating

4.8

Based on Ather 450 Apex Reviews

4.4

Based on River Indie Reviews

Motor Type

PMSM

Charging Time

5.15 Hr

8 Hr

Range

165 km/charge

163 km/charge

EMI Starts

₹ 5,579

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 4,494

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.8,214
450 Apex Insurance

Rs.7,329
Indie Insurance

Colours

Indium BlueView All Colours

Monsoon BlueSpring YellowStorm GreySummer RedWinter WhiteView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Motor Power	7 kW	6.7 kW
Range (Mode 1)	125 Km/Charge	110 km/charge
Range (Mode 2)	105 Km/Charge	90 km/charge
Range (Mode 3)	95 Km/Charge	70 km/charge
No. Of Batteries	1	1
Starting System	Push Button Start	Push Button Start
Motor Waterproofing Rating	IP66	IP67
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Engine and Transmission

Motor Power

7 kW

6.7 kW

Range (Mode 1)

125 Km/Charge

110 km/charge

Range (Mode 2)

105 Km/Charge

90 km/charge

Range (Mode 3)

95 Km/Charge

70 km/charge

Features
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Charger Output	900 W	480W, 750W
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
Clock	Yes	-
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Carry hook	Yes	Yes
Underseat storage	22 L	43 L
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

Cruise Control

Charger Output

900 W

480W, 750W

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Features and Safety
Charging Point	Yes	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Operating System	Android	-
Fast Charging Time	-	5 Hours
Processor	Snapdragon 212	-
Braking Type	Combi Brake System	Combine Braking System
Internet Connectivity	Yes	-
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Charging Station Locator	Yes	-
Gradeability	-	18°
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Seat Opening Switch	Yes	-
Riding Modes	SmartEco,Eco,Ride,Sport,Warp	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
EBS	Yes	Yes
Additional Features/Information	2 GB RAM 16 GB Storage Interactive UI AutoHold Magic Twist Optimised Charging Auto Indicator cut-off Guide-me-home lights Emergency Stop Signal Dashboard auto brightness ParkSafe Tow Notifications Find my scooter Ride Stats Push Navigation Alexa skills Savings tracker Pothole Alert LockSafe Inter-city Trip Planner Ping my scooter Whatsapp on dashboard Call decline with text	Riding Modes - Eco I Ride I Rush
Carry Hook	Yes	Yes
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Features and Safety

Charging Point

Fast Charging

Operating System

Android

Fast Charging Time

5 Hours

Dimensions and Capacity
Boot Light	-	Yes
Width	-	765 mm
Length	-	1996 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1296 mm	1365 mm
Kerb Weight	111.6 kg	-
Seat height	-	787 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Boot Light

Width

765 mm

Length

1996 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm

165 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Projector Headlight	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	200 mm	200 mm
Rear Brake Size	190 mm	200 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

200 mm

Rear Brake Size

190 mm

200 mm

Performance
Claimed Top Speed	100 km/Hr	90 km/Hr

Performance

Claimed Top Speed

100 km/Hr

90 km/Hr

Battery, Motor and Charging
Motor Type	PMSM	PMSM
Battery Capacity	3.5 Kwh	4 Kwh
Reverse Assist	Yes	Yes

Battery, Motor and Charging

Motor Type

PMSM

Battery Capacity

3.5 Kwh

4 Kwh

Reverse Assist

Underpinnings
Frame	-	Steel Tubular Dual Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Tubular Dual Cradle

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Ather 450 Apex
- Most powerful electric scooter in the Ather line-up
- Magic Twist feature reduces the need to use brakes on most occasions
- Gets advanced features like Google Map navigation, Alexa integration, WhatsApp notifications & more
River Indie
- Shows accurate range in every mode
- Brakes are fantastic
- Ample Storage

Ather 450 Apex
- Being an exclusive offering, it is priced significantly higher than other Ather scooters
- Some people may not like its unique colour scheme
- Has the same design as the other scooters in the Ather 450 range
River Indie
- The front suspension is quite stiff
- It's not yet available in cities except Bangalore and Hyderabad
- No Bluetooth connectivity

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User Reviews of Comparison

450 Apex
Indie

M
mohammed on Nov 15, 2025
4.3
Way Better Than I Expected!
Honestly, it was the Warp mode and the sheer acceleration. I wanted the quickest scooter on the road. The 'regenerative braking was very good in traffic areas. The transparent panels look sharp, too.. Overall its worth these performance is very impressive as it claims. Hitting 80-100 km/h is instant and effortless. On the highway, it holds its speed well, but you definitely have to stick to Eco/Ride mode to get a usable range. The Magic Twist feature is a game changer for stop-and-go traffic. Yes, I would recommend it, but only for the right person. Buy it if you love performance, want a premium, feature packed experience, and mostly use it for city or short distance highway travel. Don't buy it if range anxiety is a major concern, or if you are on a tight budget it's expensive and some features are behind a subscription.
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2 4
J
jaswant on Jun 10, 2025
5.0
Best electric scooter
In current market it is the best electric bike. Everything from range, seamless, comfortable seat,driving top notch. Also it gives faster services compared to other electric scooter companies. I bought this scooter 1 month ago and I felt I should rate this electric scooter as high because of its features and absolutely loved it.
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R
rishi on May 23, 2025
5.0
Good bike and grab it
It is worth it and very good rating and it does not have any problem, it will save your daily running cost and it will not give you any problem and I would recommend to buy it and the price is also actually very fair and good , total electric bike without any hassle, no service cost and good bike so go for it
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1
O
ojasvi on Mar 26, 2025
4.7
Actually worth buying
Actually worth buying Just the charging time is a bit more But overall it’s good Its Aggressive looks make it different from others High performance with good acceleration better than petrol driven vehicles Powerful headlamps for night rides Quite comfortable Best thing is that you don’t have to get it fueled at petrol pumps Just give it a charge and move
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G
gautam on Jan 21, 2025
5.0
Value for moeny
This bike is vfm i bought it recently and the acceleration is crazy as hell if u have the money you can definitely go for it and the range is also quite good and you can use it for daily use the charging cost is low and u can charge it quickly and it gets a lot of head turns because of its unique design
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Ather 450 Apex Reviews

450 Apex Reviews

O
oruganti on Feb 10, 2026
4.3
Suv scooter
Build quality superb compare to other like chetak and ola service is also good and more over very important is it's our India brand. I like our nation product and also super ride experience my advice is please increase the range. Range is smaller than other but build quality is good and as well as comfortable for all areas, it's also smoothly ride on difficult road also it's very stylish scooter and could you please increase the range. Stylish design and comfort also good continuously ride long also because of give footrest also that's why it's comfortable to compare the other also carry the heavy weight also small disadvantage is range so look about this.
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P
passang on Jan 27, 2026
4.2
good bike. and eco friendly.
Its very tempting bike. Its electric and eco friendly. One should consider buying this bike because its electric and environmental friendly. I have pulsar 150 and I want to buy this bike as it is electric and more over it has got a great styling. It is the SUV of scooter as for the price is concern. It cost 1.6 lakh.
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8 7
R
ritik on Dec 20, 2025
5.0
A practical, stylish Ev that delivers comfort
the reason i want this bike because this is very affordable just 1.45-1.46 lakh and this battery range 4kwh, 120 km battery in Eco mode and this performance motor with 26 Nm torque, fun to ride in Rush mode.. comfort many rider praise the seating and suspension saying it smooth every or loner city rides. performance the scooter with moter and ridding modes eco ride an rush make i versatile users enjoy the quick practicality huge storage space and comfortable seating make it idea for daily commuting. range 120 km in eco mode is reliable for city rides. design bold, distinctive look that stands out from others scooters.
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6 5
A
anand on Sep 18, 2025
5.0
Love it very much
Amazing scooter i love it and it mileage is also superb and i can't imagine the company make the product like that it very good and I think that we mostly love this one very much and can't ignore it , it really very best scooter and I truly purchasing soon and I need this type of scooter for me to travel in city I love it
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5 12
R
rajesh on Aug 20, 2025
4.3
Stand out well!!
The bike is super wasn't expecting much from it but really stand out well and really good for day to day life as the mileage is good we can't compare it with higher models as every model holds it important. My overall experience is good expecting more from brand. hope that Will update for more information in future.
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FAQs on Ather 450 Apex and River Indie

Q) Which scooter is better Ather 450 Apex or River Indie?

A) As per our average user rating, Ather 450 Apex has a score of 4.8/5 while River Indie has rate of 4.4 /5.

Q) Which scooter among Ather 450 Apex and River Indie is cheaper?

A) Ather 450 Apex price starts at Rs 1,94,946 & River Indie price starts at Rs 1,45,999 in Delhi . River Indie is cheaper between these.

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